Mechatronics Prototyping for Mininera

Our CTO (Luke Cole) previously worked for Hemisphere GPS (orginally called BEELINE, and now bought out by AgJunction) as a "Robotics Engineer" implementing auto-guidance solutions for various quadbikes and agriculture tractors that was used by 100's of vehicles around the world.

For 10 years, starting as a teenager in 1998 - Luke Cole has also worked for leading research institutes and companies such as NICTA (now called CSIRO Data61), CSIRO, Seeing Machines and ANU Robotics System Lab (lead by Alex Zelinsky, who received a rare prestigious AO award in 2017 and was Defence Scientist of Australia from 2012 for 6 years). Luke's work included various autonomous mobile robot projects, involving computer vision, and even a self-driving car early 2000's. Back then OpenCV and ROS didn't exist, so we did a "roll-your-own" called VisLib and DROS comprised of 364,578 lines of code.

Lance Cole has also worked at NICTA and has a background of various hardware development, such as working for a contract company to the US millary (EOS), building the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS).

At COLETEK, we empower businesses in Mininera and the Grampians region to innovate and bring groundbreaking products to market. Our Mechatronics Prototyping service helps you transform innovative ideas into tangible prototypes, ensuring successful product development from concept to production.

Our experienced engineers collaborate with you to capture and refine your requirements, considering every aspect of your project. We delve into the technical feasibility of your ideas, identifying potential trade-offs and suggesting optimal solutions. We then develop detailed integration plans and execute them efficiently, ensuring seamless transitions between stages of development.

Throughout the process, we prioritize iterative testing and refinement. Our in-house prototyping lab facilitates rapid hardware and software development, allowing us to rapidly address any challenges and optimize your prototypes. We also provide comprehensive production-readiness planning, ensuring a smooth transition from prototype to market.

We understand the importance of effective collaboration, especially in regional settings. Our team seamlessly works with clients across metropolitan and remote locations, leveraging advanced communication and collaboration tools. This ensures consistent project updates, transparent communication, and seamless coordination.

With over 150 successful projects under our belt, COLETEK has established itself as a trusted partner for businesses seeking to innovate and disrupt their industries. Let us leverage our expertise to empower your business in Mininera and the Grampians to achieve remarkable breakthroughs.